Why should my community be Heart Safe?
To make the community a SAFER place to live, work, and
play by being prepared to reduce the number of deaths and
disabilities associated with Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
...because it takes a village to save a life!
STEPS to becoming a designated
Heart Safe Community:
1) Review application materials
2) Identify a Heart Safe Community Champion
and a Lead Organization
3) Define your community’s needs
4) Fill out and mail a letter of intent
5) Implement goals and track heartbeats
6) Complete and submit the Heart Safe Community
application
7) CELEBRATE recognition as a Heart Safe Community
Questions?
[email protected]
For application and other tools, visit Minnesota Department of Health at www.health.state.mn.us under resources or
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpcd/chp/cvh/resources.htm